IBM System Storage TS3500, Introduction And Planning Manual

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Physical specifications for Models L23 and D23
This section gives physical specifications (such as height, width, depth, and
weight) of Models L23 and D23 of the TS3500 Tape Library.
Table 30. Physical characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L23 and D23
Physical Characteristic Measurement
Height of L23 and D23 frames (on casters) 1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Width of L23 frame with covers 782 mm (30.8 in.)
Width of L23 or D23 frame without covers
1
725 mm (28.5 in.)
Depth of L23 or D23 frame (including front and rear
doors) 1212 mm (47.72 in.)
Weight of second accessor 15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
Model L23 Model D23
Weight of base frame with 1 drive and 0 cartridges
2
361 kg (796 lb) N/A
Weight of base frame with 12 drives, maximum (238
2
)
3592 tape cartridges, and backend Fibre Channel
switches
3
525.75 kg (1 160 lb) N/A
Weight of expansion frame with 0 drives and 0
cartridges and 4 I/O stations
2
N/A 296 kg (645 lb)
Weight of expansion frame with 12 drives, maximum
(360
2
) 3592 tape cartridges, and backend Fibre Channel
switches
3
N/A 487.75 kg (1 075 lb)
Notes: N/A = Not applicable.
1. Frame width only. Additional interframe spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in.) is required.
2. The weight with cartridges assumes a cartridge weight of .242 kg (.534 lb) for a standard 3592 tape cartridge.
The actual weight of the library varies, depending on the configuration and cartridge capacity.
3. The weight of the backend Fibre Channel switches includes the required power distribution unit, cables, and
mounting hardware.
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